Shift Chemical Plant Operator – Process & Safety

8442 Solenis UK Industries Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus scheme

Enhanced company pension scheme

Overtime and shift premiums

Private healthcare and Life assurance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Solenis Low Moor, Bradford, is seeking a Shift Production Operator to monitor and control chemical plant processes, ensuring safe operation and consistent product quality. You’ll work both in the field and via control systems, responding to process changes and plant conditions.

Key responsibilities include operating equipment, starting/stopping processes, conducting inspections, and collaborating with operations, maintenance and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (Grade 5+) in English, Maths and Science.
• Process or Engineering Apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience in chemical/industrial manufacturing advantageous.
• Understanding of hazardous materials and process safety management.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and control chemical plant equipment (pumps, valves, reactors, tanks, distillation).
• Start up, shut down and adjust processes in line with SOPs and safety procedures.
• Maintain high safety and environmental standards and housekeeping.
• Issue General Permits as a Competent Person for area.
• Respond to spills, equipment issues and unsafe conditions.
• Support emergency response procedures and drills.
• Carry out routine inspections, sampling and quality checks.
• Communicate effectively during shift handovers with operations, maintenance and engineering.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety-first mindset

Education

GCSEs English/Maths/Science

Process/Engineering Apprenticeship preferred

Tools

P&IDs

SDS reading

Job description

Solenis Low Moor, Bradford, is seeking a Shift Production Operator to monitor and control chemical plant processes, ensuring safe operation and consistent product quality. You’ll work both in the field and via control systems, responding to process changes and plant conditions.

Key responsibilities include operating equipment, starting/stopping processes, conducting inspections, and collaborating with operations, maintenance and engineering teams.